The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.14 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft